Vaginitis/Vaginosis, DNA Probe
Test Code: 180026
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 87660 001 87480 001 87510 001
Specimen Type
Vaginal fluid
Specimen Container
Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (ATTS)
Volume
Swab placed in Affirm transport system
Specimen Handling
Break ampule in ATTS reagent dropper and dispense reagent into sample collection tube. Using transport swab provided, obtain a sample from the posterior vaginal fornix. Immediately place swab in collection tube. Break swab shaft at prescored line. Press cap onto collection tube until it snaps in place.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen collected or transported other than previously described; specimens more than 72 hours old.
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature for up to 72 hours.
Methodology
DNA probe
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 180027 | Candida species | 47000-5 |
| 180028 | Gardnerella vaginalis | 6410-5 |
| 180029 | Trichomonas vaginalis | 6568-0 |
| 019054 | 11502-2 |
Select Print Details
Select an option which you would like to print: